Varsha is a paleontologist and discovers an intact mammalian skull with large, wide molars, and thin incisors only at the front of the jaw. The skull was lacking canines. What type of diet did this mammal likely eat?

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The presence of large, wide molars and the absence of canines suggest the mammal was adapted for grinding plant material, indicating a herbivorous diet focused on leafy plants, trees, and shrubs.

Varsha Is a Paleontologist and Discovers an Intact Mammalian Skull